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Forward Clutch: Assembly

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON® V and MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
NOTE: Soak all of the new clutch plates in clean continuously variable transaxle (CVT) transmission fluid.
NOTE: To correctly select the selective snap ring, the forward clutch assembly will need to be assembled incorrectly.
NOTE: The forward clutch is not completely assembled in this procedure. The remaining assembly of the forward clutch is carried out in the assembly of the transaxle.
  1. Install a new housing seal.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Clutch Housing Seal
    GF0017549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install a new inner and outer piston seal.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Inner & Outer Piston Seals
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  3. Lubricate the new seals in clean CVT transmission fluid and install the piston.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Piston
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  4. Install the return spring.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Return Spring
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  5. Install the piston cover.
    6. Fig 5: Locating Piston Cover
    GF0017545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The remaining steps to assemble the forward clutch are covered in assembly.

    Position the piston retaining ring in place prior to installing the special tool.

  6. Using the special tool, install a new piston retaining ring.
    7. Fig 6: Removing Forward Clutch Piston Retaining Ring
    GF0017544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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